ADOPTED - OCTOBER 26, 1999

Agenda Item No. 12



Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

TO OPERATE THE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM

IN OAKLAND COUNTY



RESOLUTION #99-268



WHEREAS, breast and cervical cancer can often be successfully treated if discovered in early stages of disease; and



WHEREAS, the Federal Government has provided the State of Michigan with a grant to provide breast and pelvic examinations, to include mammograms, pap tests and diagnosis when either breast or cervical cancer is suspected and treatment is necessary; and



WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) pursuant to MCL 333.2221(1), and Ingham County, pursuant to MCL 333.2433(1), are each charged with the responsibility of diligently endeavoring to prevent and control diseases, prolong life and promote the public health through organized programs, including the prevention and control of health problems of particularly vulnerable population groups; and



WHEREAS, MDCH may enter into an agreement with a governmental entity to assist MDCH in carrying out its duties pursuant to MCL 333.2226(c), and may by interagency contract deliver health services to vulnerable population groups pursuant to MCL 333.2226(f), which health services may be provided by Ingham County pursuant to MCL 333.2435(c) and (g); and



WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing statutory powers MDCH and Ingham County desire to contract pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act of 1967, as amended, MCL 124.501, et seq., in order for the Ingham County Health Department to coordinate and administer a breast and cervical cancer control program for low income residents of Oakland County, which would include breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment services; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize and execute the agreement with the MDCH; and



WHEREAS, the County Attorney and the Michigan Attorney General's Office have agreed that the authorities cited in this resolution provide a solid basis for contracting for the proposed services.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the State of Michigan to operate the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control program in Oakland County.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be executed under the authority given in The Urban Cooperation Act of 1967, and that the effective period of the agreement shall be October 1, 1999 through September













ADOPTED - OCTOBER 26, 1999

Agenda Item No. 12



RESOLUTION #99-268



30, 2000, after which date it shall continue from year to year upon the same terms and conditions set forth herein until terminated by either of the following methods:



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the scope of services, setting out the responsibilities of Ingham County, and the compensation Ingham County will receive for services by the Ingham County Health Department under this Agreement shall be established in contracts entered into between Ingham County and Federal and State governmental agencies. It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement does not require the Ingham County Health Department to provide services for which Ingham County will not receive compensation.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement and subcontract, after review by the County Attorney.



HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/18/99

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino, Minter Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/19/99

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Juall Approved 10/20/99